Preaching..

The preaching over the next number of weeks will concentrate on the Gospels (sunday morning), the book of Romans (Sunday evening) and the 10 commandments (whenever). We pray that the Lord will bless his word to our hearts and lives.

Holiday Time - July/August
The summer holidays are here again. Many will be travelling to different places so we pray that the Lord will keep us safe in all our travels. The speakers over the holidays will also include Mr Donnie MacKay and Rev David Paterson.



Golspie Communion Services - 27th June
The communion services were held in Golspie over the weekend. The Speakers over the weekend were Rev Sandy Sutherland (Thursday) and Rev Duncan MacLeod (Saturday - Monday). There were also others who gave their testimony as to how the Lord Jesus had brought them to faith in Himself. There were two new members by profession of faith, one who was also baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Cobham Communion Services - 20th June
Eric was in London for the communion services at Cobham Free Church. He and Alison had a most enjoyable time with the folks there. They were also able to meet up with friends from Ridley Hall Evangelical Church, Battersea, London.

Family Guest Service and Prize Giving - 13th June
This has always been a special day for us in the past and this year was no different. There was a good gathering of folks to see the young folks get their prizes (books and videos) and also to hear the gospel message. Afterwards there was soup and sandwiches provided in the church hall. Another good day.

Sunday School & Church Outing June 12th
We had a fantastic day out at Balintore beach and the hall facilities of the United Free Chruch were kindly made available to us. The weather was excellent for all the activities and the grub as good as always.

Perth Communion - 5th-7th June
Eric was in Perth for the weekend communion services. Mr Ross MacLeod of Brora took the services in Golspie.

Pulpit Exchange- 23rd May
The Rev Gordon Martin was preaching in Golspie at the morning service and Eric was in Helmsdale.

Paisley - 2nd May
Eric was preaching in Paisley at both the morning and evening services. Mr Ian Ross of Fortrose Free Church took the church services in Golspie.

Free Church Golf Camp - 3rd/10th April
This is now the 16th time that the Free Church Golf Camp has been held in Golspie Free Church. Over the years there appears to be very little that has changed. There are the spartan facilities, the changable weather, plenty of golf, the odd game of 5 a side football, excellant food, the clean up in the swimming pool, the presentation of the gospel message, and of course, most of all, a constant supply of people wanting to be here either as campers or leaders. We hope and pray that everyone really enjoyed their stay here and we give thanks to God who makes it possible.

Youth Fellowship - Sunday 21st March
Eugene and Marla (from South Africa) were the guests at last nights youth fellowship. Eugene told the young folks about his upbringing in SA and also of how he became to be a Christain. He then went on to speak about his working experience and of how he and Marla came to be in Golspie. The evening was finished off with the usual pizza, crisps, and chocolate biscuits.

Slavic Gospel Association - Friday 12th March
There was an excellent meeting held in Rogart Free Church on Friday evening. Raymond Arnold of Slavic Gospel Association led the meeting and was assisted by a pastor and his wife from a church in Odessa. They were able to share how the Lord had blessed the church they belonged to and how by his grace he enabled it to grow so rapidly over these past few years.

Elementary Food Hygene Course - 13 Passes
A two day course for the 'Elemenary Food Hygene' Certificate was recently held in Golspie Free Church hall. Each person who took part passed the relevant exam and received their certificate. Those taking part were both men and Women. Congratulations to all who participated.

East Sutherland Ladies Meal - March 5th
Ladies from East Sutherland met together in Golspie for this annual occasion hosted by the Golspie ladies. There were Fifty Five present and, as they shared a three course meal together, all enjoyed the opportunity to meet and exchange news with friends from around the county. The Golspie Craft Group had some of their work for sale and many of the ladies were happy to buy cards and other hand-crafted goods.

The Guest Speaker for the evening was Calum Ferguson who returned, last year, from Turkey.

Rev Neil MacLean - Feb 29th
The Rev Neil MacLean took both services today. The congregation have a close bond with Neil, from his time in Dornoch, and greatly appreciate his ministry. Eric was preaching in both Kinlochbervie and Scourie.

Youth Fellowship - February 8th
The Youth Fellowship meets every fortnight and currently we are watching the Christianity Explored videos. There is also a time for the young folk to chat among themselves and also to enjoy pizza and home baking.

Sunday School Party - February 7th
The Sunday School and Bible Investigators had their annual party on Saturday afternoon. There was a time for games, food, more food, and of course a doggy bag for taking things away. There was also a time to thank the Lord for his goodness to us.

Singing from Psalm Praise. - January
The singing group meets every 2nd Sunday throughout the winter up to the summer holidays and they will be resuming again this weekend. They will continue adding to the new tunes which they have already learnt over previous winters.

In Service Training - 12th-15th January
Eric attended In-service training in Edinburgh along with approximately 25 other ministers and lay missionaries. Some of the topics covered were, baptism, drugs, bereavement, mission, outside christian agencies, reaching men, mission at home and abroad, and 1st Peter. The were good discussion times and many ideas exchanged.

New Years Day Service - 1st January

A good way to begin the New Year is in the company of other Christians and commit ourselves to the Lord Jesus for all that will lie ahead of us in the comming year. That is what we were able to do as a church and it was good to see so many able to come along to the NY day service.

Happy New Year - 1st January